My heat congratulations to my pal Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, one-time Minister of Defence and previous Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, on his seventieth birthday on October 21, 2026.
Senator Kwankwaso and I’ve had a longstanding affiliation, relationship again to our time within the Nationwide Meeting in 1992, he within the Space of Representatives and I within the Senate, and later in 1999 after we each emerged as governors of our respective states.
As contributors of the Elegance of ’99 Governors, we each performed pivotal roles in laying the root for the democracy the country enjoys lately.
Formed through other political possible choices, our political paths differed till we coalesced in 2013 to shape the All Progressives Congress. Since then, historical past and repair have saved us intertwined.
I should recognize Senator Kwankwaso’s immense contributions to Kano State and Nigeria as a two-term Governor, former Minister of Defence, former Senator, former presidential candidate, and now a presidential working mate.
Senator Kwankwaso stays an influential determine and a innovative flesh presser.
That we’re in numerous political events and competing on other platforms within the January 2027 election is not going to take away my affection for Senator Kwankwaso.
As the previous governor marks this milestone, I want him just right well being, non-public fulfilment, and lots of extra years of engagement within the country’s democratic procedure.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Leader of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
October 21, 2026